Stunning hand-colored stone lithograph of Red Breasted or Brown Snipes (Macrorhamphus Griseus) by English ornithologist and artist, John Gould. H.C. Richter transferred it to stone, with the impression by Walter & Cohn. It is from Gould's masterpiece, "The Birds of Great Britain," published in London between 1862 and 1873. Large folio size with original hand coloring by a skilled artist. With regard to 19th Century ornithological art, Gould's work is some of the best of the best. Original descriptive text sheet included with purchase.
Dimensions (sheet size):
Approx. 14-1/2" x 21-1/2"
Condition:
Very good. Some faint minor offsetting, but otherwise clean with fine original hand color. It is an original antique folio lithograph, not a modern reproduction.
It will be securely packaged to ensure safe transport.
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Product code: Brown Snipes by Gould, good Large Hand Colored Antique Bird Print, Birds of Great Britain